VFX Supervisor

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

Company Description

MR. X is an award-winning visual effects studio that thrives on crafting creative solutions to seemingly-impossible scripted moments in film and television. We’re made up of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual storytelling. Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, has achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then MR. X is looking for you. We’re headquartered in Toronto, Canada with Studios in Montreal, Canada, Bangalore, India and Los Angeles, USA.

Job Description

Help develop new relevant business opportunities for both Toronto, and Montreal studios

Consult on how to grow Mr. X business with the major Hollywood studios as well as independent producers

Make strategic recommendations relating to staffing, company workflow and procedures as well as overall company direction

Guide and deliver VFX projects from conception through to completion

Responsible for achieving the creative aims of the Director and/or Producers through the use of visual effects

Responsible for the VFX Post Production process, creatively leading the artists throughout the show ensuring that good and clear communication occurs at all times between the artists, editor and client

Responsible for attending filming sets/locations and ensuring that good, clear communication occurs at all times between Mr. X, the Director/DOP and Producers

Deal with the technical and logistical issues relating to visual effects that arise on set

Act as a partner and guide to digital producers in achieving the look of the film within the technical parameters, scale and scope of the production schedule/budget

Provide creative leadership by setting the expectation for the highest levels of quality for all areas of art among a team of dynamic artists

Take initiative to resolve art pipeline issues by researching, identifying and implementing solutions designed to streamline the art process and enhance productivity within the studio

Keep Managers and the Production Team informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues,

Creative and technical problem solving driven by the desire to deliver innovative, high quality work

Qualifications

Previous VFX Supervisor experience is preferred due to the projects in production.